Immortality and Cultivation: Starting with Harvesting the Talents of Demonic Beasts

Chapter 118 The Wonderful Uses of Lifespan
Many people glanced at the man in the black robe and straw hat who had spoken, shook their heads, and looked surprised; some even harbored sarcasm.

Good words can't persuade a damn ghost.

They all made their points so clear, and the organizers tacitly agreed, which was more than enough.

And yet some people still want to jump into this fire pit... Tsk tsk, fools with too many spirit stones.

As expected, the others were "smart" and did not make any further offers.

"Seventy pieces at once, seventy pieces twice, seventy pieces three times! Congratulations to this fellow Daoist for successfully bidding on the roots of this [Nine-Leaf Purple Ganoderma]!"

As the host announced, Lin Changheng purchased the item.

He didn't linger; he directly exchanged the item for the spirit stone in the small hut next door and then headed outside.

Whether it was because Qinglingfang was safe or because Lin Changheng's behavior was not enough to arouse any bad intentions, he eventually left safely.

……

late at night.

Lin Changheng retrieved the root of the Nine-Leaf Purple Ganoderma from the fourth floor of the pavilion.

He kept stroking the surface of the pill, lost in thought about the Foundation Establishment Pill.

According to information obtained from the cultivators in the secret shop, the raw materials for Foundation Establishment Pills are so scarce that they may not be easy to obtain in the future.

After a long while, he suddenly came to his senses, brought over the flowerpot from last time, sprinkled it with the spiritual soil he had specially purchased from the market, and planted it in it.

"Whether it works or not depends on this moment."

Lin Changheng directly unleashed the true meaning of the [Rongsheng Divine Power], channeling it into the withered roots.

"Om~"

As magical power was continuously poured in, Lin Changheng noticed that the withered root reacted, but the reaction quickly subsided.

"Is this effective or ineffective? Is it a cure or a cure?"

Lin Changheng's forehead was covered in sweat as he stared at the withered branch, puzzled.

Why did the last time I observed the spiritual plant, it reacted immediately when I used the true meaning of the [Glory Life Divine Power], and even sprouted new buds?
But this time it didn't achieve the desired effect?

Such a difference caused Lin Changheng to fall into deep thought.

If there is any difference, it lies in the fact that the last spiritual plant was a first-tier spiritual plant, while the withered roots of this [Nine-Leaf Purple Ganoderma] can be considered a second-tier spiritual plant.

Furthermore, the previous spiritual plant still had branches and roots; but this time only the roots remain.

Two differences lay before Lin Changheng.

When in doubt, conduct comparative experiments. This is a valuable experience and method learned from a previous life, and it should not be forgotten.

Over the next seven days, Lin Changheng really put it to the test.

Finally, the second difference was eliminated.

Two identical first-tier spiritual plants, one with branches remaining and the other with only the seed remaining, were used to exert their divine powers and true intentions, and it was found that both of them reacted and sprouted new buds.

The problem clearly lies in the former, namely the difference between the first and second orders.

Having identified the problem, Lin Changheng gathered his strength and began a new attempt.

This is an attempt brought about by a sudden flash of enlightenment under the blessing of the [Original Treasure Seed]!
He directly simulated the giant withered tree that he had transformed into in the desolate world that the Yuan Ding had pulled him into within his body.

Using his supernatural powers, he restored the greenery to the heart of the tree.

That feeling lasted only three breaths, and could be vaguely grasped.

Half a day later, Lin Changheng, who had been meditating and motionless like a withered tree, began to slowly develop a few specks of green within his body.

Under his deliberate manipulation, it slowly coalesced into one place.

"Shh!"

At the moment the two closed, a strange feeling welled up in my heart.

It was as if something had been stripped away from his body and merged into that green hue.

"Right now."

Point it out.

Instantly, an ancient, verdant halo appeared, enveloping the withered roots before it and absorbing their life force.

In the next instant, the withered root changed. Its dull purplish-brown color slowly regained its brightness, and the cracked surface, covered with veins, gradually filled in.

The faded, broken silver patterns are still continuing, like delicate silver threads.

This withered root has miraculously come back to life.

Once the greenery within Lin Changheng's body had completely disappeared, a new bud had sprouted from the withered root.

Before he could even feel happy, Lin Changheng immediately began to investigate the source.

What was extracted from him?!

After a long pause, his eyes widened slightly: "It's lifespan!"

Originally, his lifespan was supposed to increase to 173 years, but it was reduced by one year, becoming 172!

"I sacrificed my lifespan to bring this second-tier spiritual plant back to life!"

"First-tier spiritual plants can be revitalized by using the [Life-Giving Divine Power] to transform their magical power; second-tier spiritual plants can only be revitalized by using lifespan!"

Lin Changheng even had a feeling that if he was willing to continue expending his lifespan and transforming it into greenery to infuse into the withered roots, he could even exchange it for rapid growth.

But he immediately dismissed the idea.

If exchanging a year's lifespan for the revival of the withered roots of the Nine-Leaf Purple Ganoderma is considered a break-even situation, or even a small profit.

After all, possessing even one of the main medicinal materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill is no easy feat.

But the subsequent rapid growth undoubtedly resulted in huge losses!

……

For the next period of time, Lin Changheng continued to explore.

To his surprise, he discovered that the magical power he possessed, imbued with the true meaning of the [Glory Life Divine Power], was effective again, promoting the growth of the [Nine-Leaf Purple Ganoderma] after its withered roots had been revived.

It is suspected that after sacrificing a year of his lifespan to revive him, he underwent some kind of magical transformation.

"Luckily, I didn't act impulsively!"

Upon discovering this, how could Lin Changheng not be overjoyed?

Every night before bed, I use my mana to accelerate the ripening process, which greatly shortens the ripening time.

Meanwhile, in order to conceal this precious herb, Lin Changheng went directly to the "Golden Light Array Shop" across the street and purchased two sets of first-order arrays.

A top-grade defensive formation, the [Two Elements Dust Formation], strongly recommended by Jin Geng, can protect the fourth-floor residence from intrusion.

Even if someone in the early stages of Foundation Establishment were to arrive, they would not be able to sneak in without making a sound!
The other is a mid-grade maze called the "Luoqu Formation," which conceals the "Nine-Leaf Purple Ganoderma" within the real environment, making it difficult to detect.

The total price was 800 spirit stones, but Jin Geng gave me a friendly price of 700 spirit stones.

The reason it can be so much cheaper is because this formation was personally crafted by Jin Geng, who has the power to set the price.

He had already advanced to the rank of superior array master half a month ago.

In response, Lin Changheng specially gifted him three mid-grade premium pills, as a gesture of reciprocity, since his cultivation level was still at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

Lin Changheng still felt the pinch from such an expense, but he had no choice but to spend the money, as it concerned his foundation-building project and he had to be careful.

After all, this item is valuable, and once the Xu family learns of its existence, they will likely be tempted to acquire it.

Let alone other families and cultivators?

"Fortunately, the formation is not a one-time use, and it can be used in the future."

After comforting himself in this way, Lin Changheng felt a little better.

……

Mid-month.

Suddenly, Lin Changheng had a sudden whim, and a vague feeling washed over him.

Then a feeling of weakness came over my body.

This has been going on for over forty years without interruption; I am intimately familiar with it.

It's blood and essence being extracted!

Instead of being surprised, he was delighted.

This means that his primordial treasure seed will gain another level of spiritual power!
Enter...the fifth level!
(End of this chapter)